Student Policies

Admissions

Moraine Valley Community College is committed to an "open door" admission
policy. The college shall admit all high school graduates or the equivalent who
demonstrate an ability to benefit from one of its programs, subject only to
space limitations. Admission may be denied to an applicant when it is not in the
best interest of the college or of the applicant to grant admission.

No person will be denied admission to the college
or any of its programs on the basis of sex, race, age, national or ethnic
origin, religion, or disability.

Once admitted, students may select courses or
programs according to their interests and ability. These are determined by
evaluating the individual student's high school experiences, previous test
scores and college assessment results. Moraine Valley provides advising and
counseling services to help each student choose an appropriate field of study
according to individual abilities and interests. With some programs,
particularly the Health Science programs, space may not be available for all
applicants. See Health Science
Web site for
more information.

High School Students — Students still in
high school, 16 or older, may be admitted to college classes if facilities are
available and if there is sufficient evidence that they can profit from the
instruction. To be accepted, the student shall be recommended by the local
principal or designated representative.

Interested students shall submit completed
admission information and a high school student authorization form signed by the
appropriate high school official. Forms shall be returned to the Registration
Office and presented at the time of registration. Those seeking an exception to
the college policy must contact the dean of Enrollment Services. All courses
taken at Moraine Valley will become part of the student's permanent record.

Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA)

Moraine Valley Community College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation
Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, which prohibit
discrimination against individuals with disabilities. According to these laws,
no otherwise qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of
his/her disability, be excluded from the participation in, be denied the
benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity of
a public institution receiving federal financial assistance. The college’s
Section 504 Coordinator is the Director of the Center for Disabilities Services,
and inquiries about accommodations for students with disabilities should be
directed to the Center for Disability Services, Building S, Room S114,
(708) 974-5711.

Athletic and Equity Disclosure Act (EADA)

To view information specifically for
Moraine Valley, type "moraine valley" into the "Name of Institution" Search
at the bottom of the page.

Attendance Policy

The college values regular class attendance
as an essential component contributing to the learning process and therefore
expects students to attend all class meetings of each course for which they are
registered.

The attendance policy of each instructor is
included in the course syllabus distributed by the instructor on the first day
of class. Compliance with each instructor's attendance policy is the student's
responsibility. An instructor's attendance policy may go into effect with the
first class meeting of the course. Late registration does not exempt the student
from adhering to the attendance requirements in the course syllabus.

Make-up work or work submitted late due to
absence (including an instructor's decision to award less than full credit for
work submitted late) will be handled at the discretion of the instructor in
accordance with the course syllabus.

Students not regularly attending class are
strongly advised to withdraw officially from the course. Students who do not
withdraw officially will receive a grade of "F" for the course, which will
become a part of the student's permanent record.

Students who must be absent due to prolonged
illness or extended emergency should notify their instructor(s) immediately to
determine a plan of action appropriate to the situation.

Use of Cellular Phones and
Pagers

Students, faculty, staff, and college
visitors may not use and must silence cell phones, pagers and other
communication devices in all instructional areas, which include all labs,
classrooms, conference rooms, and lecture halls during instructional sessions,
workshops and meetings; the Library; the Testing
Center (B101), and other areas designated by the college.

Chargebacks

A resident of the Moraine Valley Community College district may receive a
chargeback to attend another Illinois community college if that individual is
accepted into a program at another Illinois community college that is not
offered by Moraine Valley. Both full-time and part-time attendance is allowed.
Chargebacks do not apply if:

You are enrolling in a transfer program.

The program you are seeking is part of a
cooperative agreement with another community college. For more information
about cooperative programs see college catalog.

A student enrolls in classes that are part
of continuing education, general studies, community services, or short-term
job training programs (noncredit).

Chargebacks will be approved only if submitted
by the appropriate deadline, which is at least 30 days prior to the anticipated
enrollment at another community college. Download an application form or pick up
a form in the Registration Office, Building S, Room S116.

Courses which are remedial (under the 100
level) are not covered under the chargeback agreement. Take remedial courses at
Moraine Valley; repeated courses are the student's responsibility and are not
covered by chargeback.

Children on Campus

For the safety of children on campus, children may not
accompany students to class. Also, children may not be left unattended on the
campus grounds, whether in college buildings, extension centers or at any
college event.

Code of Academic Integrity Cheating/Plagiarism)

Academic Community StatementAs members of the Moraine Valley Academic Community, we are accountable to
each other for upholding the Core Values of the college: integrity,
responsibility, respect, fairness, and diversity. Together, we envision a
positive learning environment that promotes the open exchange of ideas by
practicing civility as defined in the Student Code of Conduct and ethical
learning behavior as defined in the Code of Academic Integrity.

Code of Academic IntegrityAcademic Integrity serves as the foundation to the learning process that
enables the open exchange of ideas among students, faculty, staff, and
administrators. We are committed to the values of Academic Integrity:

Honesty: deals truthfully in speech and
action

Responsibility: being accountable to
oneself and others

Integrity: adherence to a standard of
values

Trust: mutual confidence in word and
action

Fairness: consistent and equal treatment
of individuals free of favoritism

Respect: honoring yourself and others(Adapted From the Center for Academic Integrity)

Students and faculty will uphold the Code of
Academic Integrity by understanding the policies and expectations in each of
their classes. Students will complete course assignments, exams, learning
activities and other assessments in ways that reflect the values of Academic
Integrity and encourage others to do the same.

Academic MisconductBreaking the Code of Academic Integrity violates the trust of the larger
academic community and, therefore, undermines the open learning environment of
the college. Acts of Dishonesty include but are not limited to:

a) Cheating which includes, but is not limited to:

use or knowledge of any unauthorized
assistance, information sharing, resources, materials or electronic/cellular
devices with or without photographic capability in taking quizzes, tests or
examinations (e.g. you cannot use cell phones, cheat sheets, notes, copies
of tests, answer keys, etc.);

dependence upon the aid of sources beyond
those authorized by the instructor in writing papers, preparing reports,
solving problems, or carrying out other assignments (e.g. others may not
write your paper, you may not use a classmate's answers or report, you
cannot give your paper to someone else, etc.);

the acquisition or knowledge of the
acquisition, without permission, of a test or other academic material
belonging to Moraine Valley Community College, to any department, or to any
staff, or another student (e.g. you may not use an answer key, you cannot
use a previous student's test or paper, etc.);

reuse of work from another class without
instructor approval (e.g. you may not use work from one course in another
course, etc.)

b) Plagiarism which includes, but is not
limited to:

purposeful use, by paraphrase or direct
quotation, of the published or unpublished work of another person without
acknowledgement (e.g. you cannot cut and paste from a website, copy from a
book, etc.);

use of materials prepared by another
person (e.g. someone else may not write your paper or report, you cannot
give your paper to someone, etc.);

use of an agency engaged in the
distribution of term papers or other academic materials (e.g. you cannot use
or buy a paper from someone or from a website, etc.);

reuse of previously written work without
proper credit and instructor approval (e.g. you cannot recycle your paper in
another course).

Academic Integrity Violation ProcessWhen a faculty or staff member observes a violation of the Code of Academic
Integrity or has evidence to suspect that a violation has occurred, the faculty
or staff member initiates the process to determine the extent of the violation
and any penalties that may result. The faculty of staff member must complete the
Report form for Academic Dishonesty as soon as possible but no longer than 5
college days following the discovery of evidence of a violation or immediately
before/after the next class period where the student is present. It is expected
that students will complete their entire academic career with zero purposeful
violations of Academic Integrity. Thus, any purposeful violation is seen as
significant. The student may appeal the penalty by following the "Student
Complaints Arising out of Academic Decisions" process of the Student Complaint
and Hearing Process in the college catalog.

Multiple Violations of the Code of Academic
IntegrityIt is expected that any violation of the Code of Academic Integrity will be
a rare and a serious offense. Multiple violations in any category represent a
severe breach in the trust given to members of our Academic Community and risk
eventual dismissal from the college. Students who wish to appeal decisions made by
faculty members concerning grades given due to violations of Academic Integrity
may refer to Student Complaint and Hearing Process on p. 43 of the College
Catalog. Students who have multiple violations will be given the following:

Status

Violations

Resulting Action

Warning

1 violation

Penalty as
defined in the course syllabus

Caution

2 violations

In order to
register for classes, student will be referred to a counselor to
determine if any remediation is needed.

Suspension

3 violations

The student
will be suspended for a semester. Upon return, student will be referred
to a counselor for further remediation/assistance to prevent future
challenges.

Dismissal

4+ violations

The student
will be dismissed from Moraine Valley. After a year, the student may
appeal to the Dean of Student Counseling and Advising.

Computer Use Policy

MORAINE VALLEY COMMUNITY COLLEGE INTERNET/EMAIL GUIDELINES
Moraine Valley
Community College ("College" or "Moraine Valley") provides use of electronic
mail ("email,") electronic bulletin boards, and the Internet (including FTP and
Telnet facilities, news groups, and World Wide Web Browsers) as sources of
information and a means of communication for the College community. All
standards of behavior, courtesy, etiquette and values espoused by Moraine Valley
govern the use of the email, Internet, and other computer facilities provided
by the College. Specifically, users are expected to comply with the Policy for
Responsible Use of Information Technology (Policy No. 6710), adopted by the
Board of Trustees of Moraine Valley Community College. A copy of Policy 6710 is
available to any user of Moraine Valley Community College's Internet, email,
and computer system upon request. The following Guidelines are intended by the
College to be consistent with Policy 6710. Should any discrepancy exist between
these Guidelines and Policy 6710, Policy 6710 shall control. While set of
guidelines can establish rules to cover every possible situation, the following
Guidelines are designed to express the College's philosophy and to set forth the
following general principles for users of the email, Internet, and other
computer facilities provided by Moraine Valley Community College:

Users shall observe and comply with all
applicable copyright and other intellectual property rights.

Users shall respect the rights of others
to be free from harassment and intimidation. Users shall not use the College
computer system to send abusive, clearly unwanted, harassing, and/or
threatening materials to others or to disrupt the work of others. The
college retains the right to review, retain, make use of, or delete
electronic communications and electronic files existing on college systems.

Users shall use resources efficiently. For
example, storage space, computer paper, and computer access time are limited
resources. Users shall respect any limitations or restrictions imposed upon
the use of such resources to ensure fair access for all users.

Users shall extend these Guidelines, and
learn and respect any additional rules or Guidelines that may apply, to
remote systems accessed using Moraine Valley Community College facilities.
Further, College facilities shall not be used to try to gain unauthorized
access to Moraine Valley Community College systems or remote systems.

While users shall respect the privacy of
the electronic communications and electronic files of others and shall not
attempt to violate the privacy of others, users must also understand that
they have no expectation of privacy or ownership with respect to electronic
communications or electronic files on the College network.

Users shall accept responsibility for
their own actions and communications, and shall not use anonymous or
pseudonymous communications that conceal their identity. Users shall not
hold themselves out as official spokespersons for the College, or otherwise
create such an impression, when expressing personal opinions in any
communications.

Users shall not reveal their account
password to anyone in the college or allow any other person to use their
password. This includes family and other household members when work is
being done at home.

STUDENT AGREEMENT ON USE OF EMAIL AND THE INTERNETI
have read, understand, and agree to comply with the foregoing Guidelines
governing the use of the Moraine Valley Community College email, Internet,
and other computer facilities. I understand that I have no expectation of
privacy when I use the Moraine Valley Community College email, Internet,
and other computer facilities. I am aware that violations of these
Guidelines on appropriate use of Moraine Valley Community College's computer
system, email, and Internet systems may subject me to disciplinary action,
legal action and/ or criminal liability. I further understand that my use of
the College email, Internet, and other computer facilities may reflect on
the image of Moraine Valley Community College to our staff, students, and
others who come in contact with the College and that I have a responsibility
to maintain a positive representation of the College. Furthermore, I
understand that these Guidelines may be amended at any time.

Crime Statistics Concerning Crimes Committee on Campus

Policy on Gathering Crime Statistics Concerning Crimes
Committed on CampusThe Moraine Valley Police Department, in keeping with the requirements of
the Jeanne Clery Act, is required to report criminal activity that has occurred
both on campus and at our off-campus facilities. These statistics are provided
for your use in comparing Moraine Valley Community College incidents to that of
other institutions of higher learning.

The Annual Crime Statistics and Security Report
is available upon request at the Moraine Valley Police Department located in
Building P or you can call (708) 974-5555 and request a copy be mailed
to you.

This information also is available on the
Moraine Valley Police Department's Web site at:
www.morainevalley.edu/police. Statistics comply with Title II of the
Campus Crime Awareness and Campus Security Act of 1990.

The crime statistics are compiled in accordance
with definitions used in the uniform crime reporting system of the Department of
Justice, Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Crime Awareness and Campus Security ActThis federal law requires colleges to annually publish information relating
to the number of crimes reported on the college campus and the security measures
that are in place to reduce the risk of criminal victimization for members of
the college community. For more details, contact the Moraine Valley Police
Department in Building P or call (708) 974-5555.

Early Warning Support System

The Early Warning Support System assists students who are
encountering academic difficulties. Its goal is to help students be successful
in their course work. Early in each semester, teaching faculty identify students
who are experiencing poor progress and/or attendance problems. The identified
students receive a letter from the dean of Counseling and Advising encouraging
students to seek discussions with the referring instructor or a member of the
counseling staff regarding the situation.

Many times strategies for improvement can be
agreed upon with very positive outcomes.

Family Education Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA-1974)

Privacy Rights of Students and Parents

The Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) 1974 as amended, affords
eligible students certain rights with respect to their education records. (An
“eligible student” under FERPA is a student who is 18 years of age or older or
who attends a postsecondary institution.) Moraine Valley Community College
complies with all rules and regulations issued by the United States Department
of Education with respect to privacy rights of students and parents.

Student Rights

These rights include:

The right to inspect and review the student's education records
within 45 days after the day Moraine Valley Community College receives a
request for access. A student should submit to the Registrar, Dean, head
of the academic department, or other appropriate official, a written
request that identifies the record(s) the student wishes to inspect. The
school official will make arrangements for access and notify the student
of the time and place where the records may be inspected. If the records
are not maintained by the school official to whom the request was
submitted, that official shall advise the student of the correct
official to whom the request should be addressed.

Records are not maintained in a central location on campus. Requests to
review records must be made separately to each office that maintains
records. Requests must be made in writing and presented to the
appropriate office. That office will have up to 45 days to honor
requests. For most students these offices include the Cashier’s Office,
Bookstore, Admissions, Records, Registration, Financial Aid, Workforce
Development and Community Services, Counseling and Career Development
Center, Library, Alternative Learning, Academic Skills Center, Code of
Conduct Office, and Center for Disability Services.

The following are exceptions:
• employment records
• medical, psychological and counseling records used solely for
treatment
• records of the Moraine Valley Police Department
• financial records of a student's parents
• confidential letters and statements of recommendations placed in
records prior to Jan. 1, 1975
• confidential letters and statements of recommendation for admission,
employment or honorary recognition placed in records after Jan. 1, 1975,
for which students have waived the right to inspect and review

The right to request the amendment of the student’s education
records that the student believes is inaccurate, misleading, or
otherwise in violation of the student’s privacy rights under FERPA.

A student who wishes to ask the school to amend a record should write
the school official responsible for the record, clearly identify the
part of the record the student wants changed, and specify why it should
be changed.

If the school decides not to amend the record as requested, the school
will notify the student in writing of the decision and the student’s
right to a hearing regarding the request for amendment. Additional
information regarding the hearing procedures will be provided to the
student when notified of the right to a hearing.

Students may challenge any information contained in education records
that may be misleading or inappropriate. This right does not extend to
reviewing grades unless the grade assigned by an instructor was
inaccurately recorded. To challenge information in a file, students must
make a written request for a hearing to the vice president of Student
Development.

The hearing shall be held within a reasonable period of time after the
administration has received the request. The student shall be given
notice of the day, place and time well in advance of the hearing. The
hearing will be conducted by three staff members and two students
appointed by the vice president of Student Development. A decision of
the panel will be final and based solely on the evidence presented. If
the hearing is not conducted according to the student’s expectation, he
or she may insert a note of exception in the record. The institution
will correct or amend any documented record in accordance with the
decision of the hearing panel.

The right to provide written consent before the college discloses
personally identifiable information (PII) from the student's education
records, except to the extent that FERPA authorizes disclosure without
consent.

The school discloses education records without a student’s prior written
consent under the FERPA exception for disclosure to school officials
with legitimate educational interests. A school official is a person
employed by Moraine Valley Community College in an administrative,
supervisory, academic, research, or support staff position (including
law enforcement unit personnel and health staff); a person serving on
the board of trustees; or a student serving on an official committee,
such as a disciplinary or grievance committee. A school official also
may include a volunteer or contractor outside of Moraine Valley
Community College who performs an institutional service of function for
which the school would otherwise use its own employees and who is under
the direct control of the school with respect to the use and maintenance
of PII from education records, such as an attorney, auditor, or
collection agent or a student volunteering to assist another school
official in performing his or her tasks. A school official has a
legitimate educational interest if the official needs to review an
education record in order to fulfill his or her professional
responsibilities for Moraine Valley Community College.

If students wish to release information in their education records to
others (e.g., financial or academic records to parents), they should
report to the Registration Office to complete the necessary form. After
students file this form, the Registration Office may release the
requested information to the designated party.

The right to file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education
concerning alleged failures by the [School] to comply with the
requirements of FERPA. The name and address of the Office that
administers FERPA is:

Directory InformationIn accordance with the act, the college has designated the following
categories of information as public. This information will be released to any
inquirer unless students request that it be withheld. These categories are the
following:

name

city/town of residence

major field of study

participation in officially recognized activities and sports

weight and height of members of athletic teams

dates of attendance (including current classification and year,
matriculation and withdrawal
dates)

degrees and awards received (type of degree and date granted)

If students wish to file a request preventing this information from being
disclosed as directory information, they should report to the Registration
Office and complete the necessary form. After students file this form, the
Registration Office will apply a privacy flag to the student record and begin to
comply as soon as possible.

Disclosing Information without ConsentFERPA permits the disclosure of PII from students’ education records,
without consent of the student, if the disclosure meets certain conditions found
in §99.31 of the FERPA regulations. Except for disclosures to school officials,
disclosures related to some judicial orders or lawfully issued subpoenas,
disclosures of directory information, and disclosures to the student, §99.32 of
FERPA regulations requires the institution to record the disclosure. Eligible
students have a right to inspect and review the record of disclosures. A
postsecondary institution may disclose PII from the education records without
obtaining prior written consent of the student

To other school officials, including teachers, within Moraine
Valley Community College whom the school has determined to have
legitimate educational interests. This includes contractors,
consultants, volunteers, or other parties to whom the school has
outsourced institutional services or functions, provided that the
conditions listed in §99.31(a)(1)(i)(B)(1) - (a)(1)(i)(B)(2) are met.
(§99.31(a)(1))

To officials of another school where the student seeks or
intends to enroll, or where the student is already enrolled if the
disclosure is for purposes related to the student’s enrollment or
transfer, subject to the requirements of §99.34. (§99.31(a)(2))

To authorized representatives of the U. S. Comptroller
General, the U. S. Attorney General, the U.S. Secretary of Education, or
State and local educational authorities, such as a State postsecondary
authority that is responsible for supervising the university’s
State-supported education programs. Disclosures under this provision may
be made, subject to the requirements of §99.35, in connection with an
audit or evaluation of Federal- or State-supported education programs,
or for the enforcement of or compliance with Federal legal requirements
that relate to those programs. These entities may make further
disclosures of PII to outside entities that are designated by them as
their authorized representatives to conduct any audit, evaluation, or
enforcement or compliance activity on their behalf. (§§99.31(a)(3) and
99.35)

In connection with financial aid for which the student has
applied or which the student has received, if the information is
necessary to determine eligibility for the aid, determine the amount of
the aid, determine the conditions of the aid, or enforce the terms and
conditions of the aid. (§99.31(a)(4))

To accrediting organizations to carry out their accrediting
functions. ((§99.31(a)(7))

To parents of an eligible student if the student is a
dependent for IRS tax purposes. (§99.31(a)(8))

To comply with a judicial order or lawfully issued subpoena.
(§99.31(a)(9))

To appropriate officials in connection with a health or safety
emergency, subject to §99.36. (§99.31(a)(10))

Information the school has designated as “directory
information” under §99.37. (§99.31(a)(11))

To a victim of an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence
or a non-forcible sex offense, subject to the requirements of §99.39.
The disclosure may only include the final results of the disciplinary
proceeding with respect to that alleged crime or offense, regardless of
the finding. (§99.31(a)(13))

To the general public, the final results of a disciplinary
proceeding, subject to the requirements of §99.39, if the school
determines the student is an alleged perpetrator of a crime of violence
or non-forcible sex offense and the student has committed a violation of
the school’s rules or policies with respect to the allegation made
against him or her. (§99.31(a)(14))

To parents of a student regarding the student’s violation of
any Federal, State, or local law, or of any rule or policy of the
school, governing the use or possession of alcohol or a controlled
substance if the school determines the student committed a disciplinary
violation and the student is under the age of 21. (§99.31(a)(15))

If students have questions regarding the provisions of the act, they may
contact the Registrar in S111.

Academic Standards of Progress for Recipients of Financial Aid

According to federal and state guidelines,
students must maintain satisfactory academic progress at the end of each term to
be eligible to receive financial aid.

Moraine Valley Community College has
established the following standards of progress for students receiving federal
and state financial aid.

Grade Point Average (Qualitative) standardStudents must maintain a 2.0 or higher cumulative grade point average (When
repeating a course, the first course taken and courses in which students receive
W or I are not included in the GPA calculation.)

Completion Rate (Quantitative) standardStudents must earn credit for at least 67% of the cumulative credit hours
enrolled (Completion rate is calculated by dividing credit hours successfully
completed by credit hours attempted at MVCC. For repeated courses the first
course taken is not added into hours completed. Successfully completed courses
are courses where student earns a grade of A, B, C, or D; grades of I, W or F
are not considered successful completion.)

Maximum Time Frame standardEligibility for financial aid is suspended once the student attempts over 150% of the credit hours required
to complete the student’s program. For example, if a student is enrolled in a 62 credit hour degree program,
financial aid will be suspended once the student has attempted over 93 credit hours.
(See below for a definition of credit hours attempted.)

Credit hours attempted include developmental and remedial courses and transfer
credit from another institution. F grades can be forgiven for the student's
transferrable GPA (see college catalog). However, the F forgiveness policy does
not pertain to financial aid. Therefore, ALL credit hours resulting in an F
grade are included as credit hours attempted and are included in the financial
aid GPA. F grades do not result in the awarding of college credit and credit
hours that result in an F grade are not included in credit hours successfully
completed.

Federal regulations require that the standards of progress for recipients of
financial aid be applied to a student's entire academic performance at MVCC
regardless of whether or not financial aid has previously been received.

Student records will be reviewed at the end of each semester, including summer
session. If student fails to meet the standards of academic progress he/she will
be placed in one of the following categories:

Warning: The first time a student fails to maintain a minimum cumulative GPA
of 2.0 and/or has earned less than 67% of the hours attempted. (Students placed
on warning are still eligible to receive financial aid for the following
semester and remain on warning permanently unless the student's status changes
to suspension.)

Suspension: The second time a student fails to achieve a cumulative GPA of 2.0
and/or has earned less than 67% of the hours attempted. (Students placed on
suspension are ineligible for any federal or state aid.)

Probation: A student will be placed on probation if their financial aid appeal
is approved by the Financial Aid Appeals Committee.

Students applying for a Direct Loan (subsidized or unsubsidized) must have at
least a cumulative 2.0 GPA for the loan to be disbursed. There is no
probationary period or appeal procedure for student borrowers.

Procedure for Appeal and Reinstatement

Reinstatement of financial aid eligibility can occur after classes have been
taken at the student's own expense, a minimum 2.0 GPA has been achieved, and the
required 67% completion rate has been attained.

If a student's lack of achievement was caused by extenuating circumstances,
students may submit an appeal with proper documentation to the Financial Aid
Office. Please contact the Financial Aid Office at 708-974-5726 to schedule an
appointment to begin the appeal process. (Extenuating circumstances may include
an illness, accident, death of a family member, or an unavoidable circumstance.
Appropriate documentation must be included with the appeal otherwise it will be
denied)

Forgiveness Policy

The Moraine Valley Forgiveness Policy
is designed for those students who have demonstrated success in credit courses
at Moraine Valley and who now wish to build a solid academic record that is not
undermined by past failures. Candidates for the Forgiveness Policy would include
those students who have succeeded in a new major or program after experiencing
failure in courses of study that were inappropriate for their talents or ability
level. Other candidates for this policy would be students returning to college
after military service, extended work experience, or recuperation from serious
illness or personal problems who are now committed to a new beginning in their
academic career and can demonstrate their ability to succeed in credit courses.

This policy represents a formal process that
allows students to have their cumulative grade point average recalculated
without the inclusion of certain previously earned "F" grades.

This policy does not raise individual course
grades.

Eligibility—A student can petition for
forgiveness any time after the following requirements of the policy are met:

A student must earn, in subsequent terms,
a consecutive number of credit hours with no grades of "P," "F," "D," or
"I," and no more than two "W's," equal to the number of credit hours of "F"
grades to be forgiven but no less than 15 credit hours.
"Consecutive hours" means credit hours earned in sequence and does not refer
to consecutive semesters.

For example, a student who wants 15 credit
hours or less of "F" grades forgiven must earn 15 consecutive hours with no
grades of "P," "F," "D," or "I," and no more than two "W's" in subsequent
terms (fall/spring/summer). A student who wants to have more than 15 hours
of "F" grades (i.e., 18 hours) forgiven must, in subsequent terms, earn a
consecutive number of hours with no grades of "P," "F," "D," or "I" equal to
the number of hours of "F" to be forgiven (i.e., 18 hours).

Procedures—A student must complete the
official Moraine Valley Application for "F" Grade Forgiveness form and submit it
to the Registration Office after the eligibility requirements are fulfilled.

*Audit—Students may elect to audit a
course (no credit, no grade points, not figured in grade point average). Audit
status indicates that the student will attend the classes but will not receive
credit. A student must declare audit status before the end of the refund period.

**Incomplete—Upon prior arrangement and
agreement with the course instructor and upon submission of the college's "incomplete grade contract" with the final grade sheet, an incomplete (I) grade
will be recorded on the student's record. An "I" grade will be issued at the
discretion of the instructor when course requirements are not fulfilled by the
end of the term only when it is fully justified by serious circumstances, and
when the instructor believes that the reason the student cannot complete the
course in a timely fashion is sufficiently serious to warrant the issuance of
the "I" grade.

The incomplete grade contract is an agreement
between the student and the instructor, and states specifically what the student
must do to complete the course work. The course work must be completed by the
end of the semester following the term in which the course was taken (not
including summer semester) and must be in agreement with the terms of the
incomplete grade contract. Upon completion of the course work, the instructor
will change the "I" grade to the appropriate letter grade (A, B, C, D, or F) by
obtaining a Change of Grade Form from the subdivision office. If the student
does not complete the course work within this prescribed semester restriction, a
grade of "F" will be entered for the course.

Guidelines for the Issuance of an Incomplete
Grade

Students may request an "I" grade only
when unusual and serious circumstances arise during the final weeks of the
semester that in some way prohibit the completion of course requirements for
a course that the student has been successfully pursuing. These
circumstances may involve a severe personal or family crisis, grave personal
illness, or extraordinary job responsibilities. The instructor may, and
should, request written documentation.

Students may not request an "I" grade if
they have failed to attend the course on a regular basis and/or have failed
to pursue the course work during the semester in a timely fashion.

Students, who have been consistently
failing throughout the semester, may not request an "I" grade in order to
avoid a low or failing grade on the student's transcript.

Students will not be issued an "I" grade
by the course instructor for the sole purpose of allowing a student to
repeat the course.

****Pass—For specified courses (i.e.,
APL), credit is recorded only by a "P" (pass) or "F" (fail). The "P" grade
signifies that the student completed the requirements of the course with a grade
of "C" or better. Credit from courses in which a "P" is granted counts toward
the completion of the student's program of study but is not figured in the grade
point average.

*****Repeating a Class—Students may repeat a
course twice. In accordance with this policy, a student may be denied enrollment
in a class based on lack of academic progress and/or proof of an ability to
benefit from the course. Some courses are approved to be taken more than two
times (e.g., designated music and physical education courses). The repeat policy
will go into effect when the allowable number of repeats for these courses has
been exceeded. Those seeking an exception to the college policy must contact the
dean of Enrollment Services. The most recent grade (the repeated grade) received
will be computed into the cumulative grade point average. The repeated grade
will be designated by an "R." All previous attempts will remain on the
transcript, but will not be included in the cumulative grade point average.

Variable Credit—Some courses are offered
for varying amounts of credit (i.e., one credit hour, two credit hours, three
credit hours, etc.). Students who enroll in courses offered with variable credit
must indicate at the time of registration the amount of credit for which they
are enrolling. The initial registration commitment can be changed during the
designated late registration period but cannot be changed after that time.

Grade Point Values and College Credit
Each letter grade is assigned a specific grade point value per credit hour;
however, only certain letter grades are used in the calculation of the student
grade point average (GPA), and only certain letter grades will earn college
credit. The student should consult the table below:

Letter
Grade

Grade
Points Value Per Credit Hour

Used in
GPA Calculation

College Credit
Earned

A

4.0

Yes

Yes

B

3.0

Yes

Yes

C

2.0

Yes

Yes

D

1.0

Yes

Yes

F

0

Yes

No

U

0

No

No

I

0

No

No

W

0

No

No

P

0

No

Yes

Calculation of Grade Point AverageThe college uses the grade point average (GPA) as a measure of academic
quality and academic progress. However, the student must be aware of the
following distinctions used by the college in the reporting and calculation of
the GPA.

For the purposes of the semester grade report,
official transcript, honors at graduation, and the President's and Dean's Lists,
the GPA calculation will not include developmental and remedial courses. For the
purposes of Illinois Veteran Grants, financial aid, and Standards of Academic
Progress, the GPA calculation will include developmental and remedial courses.

* Since developmental and remedial courses are
not included in the GPA calculation, the "grade point value" and "credit hours"
are zero. Thus, dividing 28 grade points by 13 credit hours gives a GPA of
2.154. A student's cumulative GPA is calculated by using total grade points
divided by total credit hours attempted.

Withdrawal Policy

If you do not attend a course and do not officially withdraw, an “F” will be entered on your record.

Length of Classin weeks

Days to withdraw
and receive “W"(includes start date)

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

1st day of class
7 days
14 days
21 days
28 days
35 days
35 days
42 days
49 days
49 days
56 days
63 days
70 days
70 days
77 days
84 days
91 days

You will receive an email for each class in which you are registered that details the last date to withdraw with a full refund and the last day to withdraw with a W.
These will be sent to your Moraine Valley email account at the beginning of the semester, and any day thereafter that you add a class.

Examples of how to calculate the last day to withdraw from a course

COM-101-010 Start date Mon., Aug. 20
End date Thurs., Dec. 13
Class meets for 17 weeks
Can withdraw within 91 calendar days
Nov. 18 is the last day to withdraw with a W.

BIO-130-202Start date Wed., Sept. 26
End date Wed., Nov. 28
Class meets for 10 weeks
Can withdraw within 49 calendar days
Nov 13 is the last day to withdraw with a W.

HUM-102-200Start date Tues., Nov. 6
End date Thurs., Dec. 6
Class meets for 5 weeks
Can withdraw within 28 calendar days
Dec. 3 is the last day to withdraw with a W.

If you do not attend a course and do not officially withdraw, an “F” will be entered on your record.

If you have a hold on your record you are not permitted withdraw from courses online.
You must either call (708) 974-2110 (TTY 711) or visit the Registration Office (S103) during business hours to withdraw from a course.

Guidelines for Leafleting,
Free Speech and Demonstrations

Leafleting and Free Speech Request FormpdfGuidelines for Moraine Valley students,
staff and nonaffiliated individuals and groups for Leafleting, Free Speech and
Demonstrations as they relate to Board Policies #4620 Student Demonstrations,
#3514 Sales and Solicitation, and #7291 Canvassing and Soliciting

IntroductionMoraine Valley Community College will accommodate leafleting and other free
speech activities by both students or others affiliated with the College, and
individuals or groups not affiliated with the College pursuant to the time,
place and manner regulations set forth below. This exercise of free speech, not
to include advertising or solicitation of for-profit products and services, may
take place during normal business hours in traditional campus public forums such
as park areas, sidewalks, streets or other common areas.

Students and college staff who engage in
activities which violate this policy shall be subject to disciplinary action
and/or subject to the control of public authorities. Persons who are not members
of the student body or college staff who violate this policy shall be subject to
the control of public authorities.

Procedures

Any college affiliated individual or group
interested in distributing leaflets or speaking on campus grounds must
schedule their visit with the Assistant Dean, Code of Conduct & Student Life, and individuals or groups not affiliated with the College must
schedule their visit with the Director of College and Community Relations.

For scheduling purposes, the requestor's
name and contact information must be provided to the College prior to
distribution of leaflets or speech activities.

No one may interfere with, block, or
impede, the normal access, ingress or egress to or from any building or
portion of one, including walkways that connect such buildings.

No one may engage in any activity which
endangers personal safety and/or that results in damage to personal or
College property.

No one may interfere with or disrupt
normal College business, classes or any organized and authorized College
activity inside or outside a campus building.

No one may refuse to follow the lawful
directions of College officials or police officers acting in their official
capacity.

No one may interfere with the ability of
vehicles to enter or exit a roadway or with the normal flow of vehicular
traffic.

No one may force-hand someone leaflets
that are not wanted, and must stay within designated areas.

No one may leave leaflets around campus
offices, lounges, classrooms as well as on car windshields, in bathrooms, in
stairwells or on tables. Leaflets may be given directly to students or in
approved designated areas.

The use of amplified sound may be used on
this campus unless disruptions occur due to close proximity to classrooms,
labs, library and offices.

Displaying a sign (without sticks or
poles), wearing clothing conveying a message, gesturing, standing or
otherwise protesting noiselessly is acceptable unless the protest interferes
with the audience's view, physically prevents the audience from paying
attention to the speaker, or impairs the ingress or egress of a building.

In support of a clean and safe campus, the
college will require individuals and sponsoring organizations to restore
affected areas to their original form. All debris must be removed at the
conclusion of the event; if not, a charge will be assessed to the group.

Military Service

A student who is called to active duty during a state of war
shall have the choice of the following options, upon furnishing proof of
activation (copy of orders):

full tuition refund - no grade;

incomplete - no refund - complete course
within one complete semester of return;

Non-Discrimination
and Human Rights Statement

It is the policy of Moraine Valley Community College not to discriminate on
the basis of race, color, age, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin,
disability, creed, ancestry, marital status, sexual orientation, arrest record,
military status or unfavorable military discharge, citizenship status, or other
legally protected characteristics or conduct in its educational programs,
activities or employment practices. Such discrimination is prohibited by Titles
VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act, Title IX of the Educational Amendments,
Sections 503 and 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1974, the Age Discrimination
Acts of 1974 and 1975, and other federal and state statutes and regulations.

Inquiries concerning application of Title IX
may be referred to the Vice President of Student Development, (708) 974-5209,
9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465. Other inquiries concerning the
application of other federal or state laws may be directed to the Director of
Human Resources, (708) 974-5704, 9000 W. College Pkwy., Palos Hills, IL 60465.

Parking

There are more than 4,000 parking spaces on the Moraine
Valley
campus. These spaces are available on a first-come,
first-served basis. A properly displayed permit is required for
faculty, visitor and handicapped parking. Vehicles parked in
violation of the restricted areas will be issued a parking citation
with a fine of $30, and a fine of $250 for handicapped violations.
Individuals or groups with questions concerning parking or parking
permits should contact the Police Department at (708) 974-5555.
www.morainevalley.edu/police

Appeal Policy—It is the policy of the
Police Department
to fairly and impartially enforce the parking regulations at
Moraine Valley. In the interest of the fair and impartial
administration of justice, any person issued a citation at Moraine
Valley may appeal. The appeal will be reviewed by the Moraine
Valley parking appeal officer. A second review (if needed and/or
requested) will be processed by the appropriate Moraine Valley
vice president.

The appellant must fill out the appeal form
completely, including
all details which it is claimed excuse the parking violation.
Every appeal will be reviewed on an individual basis. For first
offenders, whether student, staff, faculty, or visitor, the review
will result in a determination of:

1) No justification-Full fine due
2) Partial justification-1/2 fine due
3) Full justification-No fine due

The review of any individual's subsequent
violation will be more
stringent.

Photo Identification

A student is eligible to receive a Student Photo ID upon
completion of course registration. The Photo ID Fee of $3.00 per semester must
be paid with tuition. Students will need to produce current photo identification
and proof of registration at Moraine Valley Community College to obtain a
Student ID.

Students should maintain possession of their
photo ID despite enrollment status. The photo ID will be continuously updated
for two years or six semesters, following initial issue. After the completion of
the second year and/or the sixth semester, a student is eligible to have a new
ID issued, at no charge, subject to the same terms as the original ID.

Returning students previously issued a photo ID
may be eligible for a new photo ID at no charge if at least twelve months have
lapsed since last enrollment.

Lost, misplaced, stolen or damaged ID cards
within two years of issuance are subject to a $5.00 replacement fee. The only
exception will be those students noted above with a twelvemonth enrollment
lapse.

Please note that the Library requires current
semester validation to gain access to circulation materials and online services.

Placement Testing/COL-101

Placement TestingFull-time Students—Students registering for 12 or more
credit hours are required to complete placement tests in reading, writing and
mathematics, and participate in an orientation program prior to their first
registration. Students may be exempt from placement testing if they meet the
following requirements: completed college-level courses in English and/or
mathematics with a "C" or better, or received a score of 20 or higher on the ACT
in both the English and reading, and/or the mathematics test. To be considered
for an exemption, students need to present a college transcript or grade
report/ACT report showing successful completion at the Academic Advising Center.
No student will be exempted from this policy based on his or her original date
of admission. Information about placement tests and orientation will be given at
time of application. A fee is charged for placement tests.

Students who place into RDG-041, RDG-071 or
RDG-091 must enroll in that reading course their first semester and continue in
the reading sequence until RDG-091 is successfully completed with a grade of "C"
or better. Students who place into RDG-041 or RDG-071 must see a counselor or
advisor for additional course selections.

COL-101 Course Requirement
All full-time students are required to enroll in and successfully complete
COL-101 unless they have:

Previously earned at least 30 semester
hours of college credit. Credit must be documented on a college transcript
or

Successfully completed Moraine Valley
course COL-101 or PSY-100 or

Successfully completed a course equivalent
to COL-101 at another college. Course must be documented on a college
transcript.

Part-time Students—Students registering
for less than 12 credit hours are required to complete the appropriate placement
tests in reading, writing and mathematics prior to registering for English
composition courses (COM-090 or higher) and/or any mathematics course (MTH-095
or higher) or they must complete the reading and writing tests after attempting
11 credit hours.

Students may be exempt from placement testing
if they meet the following requirements: completed college-level courses in
English and/or mathematics with a "C" or better, or received a score of 20 or
higher on the ACT in both the English and reading, and/or the mathematics test.
Students need to take a college transcript or grade report/ACT report showing
successful completion to the Academic Advising Center. No student will be
exempted from this policy based on his or her original date of admission.
Part-time students who need assistance with educational planning and course
selection should contact the Academic Advising Center.

Students who place into RDG-041, RDG-071 or
RDG-091 must enroll in that reading course their first semester and continue in
the reading sequence until RDG-091 is successfully completed with a grade of "C"
or better. Students who place into RDG-041 or RDG-071 must see a counselor or
advisor for additional course selections.

Postings on Campus

Posters, signs and other printed material which advertise
commercial products, services or other profit-making ventures or which endorse
candidates for public office may not be posted on campus.

Not-for-profit groups or individuals who would
like to post an item on campus must have the approval of the College and
Community Relations Office (D106).

To be accepted for display, posters and/or
fliers must promote activities or events sponsored by a not-for-profit
organization that does not compete with the activities or offerings of Moraine
Valley.

Student clubs and organizations on campus must
receive the approval of the Student Life Office (U115)
prior to posting information.

Additionally, items must be posted on bulletin
boards only. Windows, walls, doors, cement poles, restrooms, etc., are not
acceptable locations. Items should be displayed on bulletin boards with tacks,
not tape or staples.

Residency Policy

Residency—A resident must live in the Moraine Valley
Community College district at least 30 days prior to the start of the semester
and meet at least one of these criteria:

Under 18 whose parents or legal guardians
reside in the college district;

Under 18 who is married and who is
established in a permanent family residence in the district;

Under 18 who resides in the district in a
dwelling he or she has purchased; and/or

18 or older who resides in the district,
providing residence was not for the sole purpose of attending college.

Tuition rates are determined by the legal
residence of the student. These rates are lower for residents of the Moraine
Valley Community College district than they are for out-of- district residents
who attend Moraine Valley. A student who temporarily moves into the district for
the purpose of attending the college at a reduced tuition rate will not be
considered as having established a bona fide residence within the district.

It is the student's responsibility to
demonstrate residency status. A student may be asked to display verification of
residence before class registration can be completed. The following documents
may be presented to verify residency: property tax statement, driver's license,
Illinois state ID card, vehicle registration, copy of lease or purchase
agreement, utility or telephone bill, or voter's registration card. Documents or
bills that are used to verify residence are required to be in the student's
name.

Residency status is determined at the time of
registration. It will not be changed after the refund period for that semester.

The dean of Enrollment Services or a chosen
representative will determine whether an applicant meets the residency
criterion.

Smoke-free Campus/Clean Air Policy

This college policy is in compliance with the Illinois Clean
Indoor Air Act and in recognition of the U.S. Surgeon General's Report
indicating that passive or secondary smoke (smoke that exists in the air because
of a smoker nearby) is hazardous to the health of nonsmokers. The Moraine Valley
Board of Trustees prohibits smoking in all campus buildings. Individuals who
smoke in campus buildings are in violation of this policy and are engaging in
conduct harmful to the health and welfare of others.

Smokers are reminded to use the designated
smoking areas throughout the campus, marked with red lines and signs. Each area
has trash receptacles with tops for extinguishing cigarette butts. The smoking
huts are located between Buildings B and S and on the east side of Building A.
All entrances have posted signs prohibiting smoking within 15 feet of the
entrance.
Smoking areas are enforced by the Moraine Valley Police Department.

To promote academic progress, the
following standards are applied to all students who have attempted at least 12
credit hours (including developmental courses). However, additional requirements
will apply to special student populations, such as financial aid, scholarship,
and students on F1 visas.

These standards (1) clearly define academic
progress at the college; (2) offer the student assistance in setting realistic
goals; (3) outline the role and responsibility of students and college personnel
in promoting academic success.

*GPAs and credit hours referred to below
include grades earned in college credit classes, plus developmental and remedial
courses, and may differ from the semester grade report and transcript GPA. For
Standards of Academic Progress, this is referred to as the "SOAP GPA."

Good Standing—Students with a cumulative
GPA of 2.0 or higher and students who have attempted fewer than 12 credit hours
are in good standing.

Academic Caution—Students who have
attempted 12 or more credit hours and have earned less than a 2.0 cumulative GPA
(including developmental course work) will receive a caution notice and be
required to participate in identifying success strategies with a counselor prior
to their next registration.

Academic Probation—Students placed on
academic caution who earn a cumulative and semester GPA less than 2.0 the
following semester are placed on academic probation. These students will
continue to participate in success strategies developed with a counselor.
Students who earn a 2.0 or above semester GPA will remain on caution. Students
who earn a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA are in good standing.

Academic Suspension—Students placed on
academic probation who earn a cumulative and semester GPA less than 2.0 the last
semester they were enrolled are placed on suspension. These students will be
suspended from the college for one semester. Students must participate in
developing success strategies with a counselor prior to re-enrolling. Students
who earn a 2.0 or above semester GPA will remain on probation. Students who earn
a 2.0 or above cumulative GPA will be in good standing. Suspended students with
a SOAP GPA of 1.50 or higher may see their counselor about the suspension
appeals process.

Academic Dismissal—Students who have
returned to the college after one semester/summer on suspension and who receive
a semester GPA of less than 2.0 will be dismissed for one year
(summer/fall/spring or spring/fall/summer). After this dismissal period, these
students must petition for reinstatement. If reinstated, students will be placed
on academic probation. Students who earn a semester GPA of 2.0 or above will be
placed on probation. Students who earn a cumulative GPA of 2.0 or above will be
in good standing.

Status

Standard

Result

Academic
Caution

Attempted 12
or more credit hours and cumulative GPA less than 2.0.

Must develop success
strategies with assigned counselor

Academic
Probation

After one
semester on caution, cumulative and semester GPA.
If semester GPA is 2.0 or above and cumulative GPA is less than 2.0,
student remains on caution.
If cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above,
student is in good standing.

Review and refine success
strategies with assigned counselor.

Academic
Suspension

After one
semester on probation, cumulative and semester GPA less than 2.0.
If semester GPA is 2.0 or above
and cumulative GPA is less than 2.0, Appeal process available for
student remains on probation. students with SOAP GPA of 1.50
If cumulative GPA is 2.0 or above, or higher, student is in good
standing.

One semester suspension.
Required success strategies upon return.

Academic
Dismissal

One semester
after suspension, cumulative and semester GPA less than 2.0.

Dismissal for two
semesters and one summer. Must petition for reinstatement.

Student Complaint and Hearing Process

Students have the right to express concern if they believe to
have been treated unfairly, subjected to harassment, or discriminated against.
The student complaint and hearing process provides a means to express such
concern, request some form of relief, and receive an objective hearing. Student
complaints are categorized in two ways:

Those arising out of an academic decision,
primarily, the assignment of a final grade.

Those unrelated to an academic decision.

You are encouraged to use the complaint and
hearing process when you believe it is necessary to do so. The right to
complain, however, is accompanied by the responsibility to act with integrity.
As such, it is inappropriate to file unfounded complaints against a student or
staff person. Members of the college staff can assist you in deciding if filing
a complaint is an appropriate step.

Student Complaints Arising out of Academic
Decisions—Academic decisions are defined as those actions that affect the
student's academic standing at the college. Primarily, but not exclusively,
these actions involve the assignment of a final grade. Students have the right
to express their concerns regarding the fair treatment of their academic
achievements, keeping in mind that faculty have complete and sole responsibility
for determining and issuing academic credit and final grades.

The following procedure should be used to
appeal an academic decision.

If Step 1 does not resolve your concerns,
you may appeal in writing to the faculty member's dean, using the Academic
Complaint form that is available in any academic subdivision office.

Remember that complaints must be initiated within 20 college days of the
occurrence of the alleged violation. The dean will thoroughly investigate
your concerns and communicate the faculty member's decision in writing,
normally within 40 college days of the written appeal's initiation.

If you are not satisfied after your appeal
to the dean, you may continue the appeal to the vice president of Academic
Affairs in writing within 10 college days.

The vice president will investigate your
concerns. This investigation may involve the convening of a committee to
consider the appeal. Once completed, the vice president will communicate in
writing the faculty member's final decision, normally within 70 college days of
the written appeal's initiation.

The decision made after the investigation by
the vice president of Academic Affairs will be final.
Note: A college day is defined as any day excluding Saturdays, Sundays, breaks
in the academic year or any holiday recognized by the college.

Student Complaints Unrelated to Academic
Decisions—If a student has a complaint about the conduct of an instructor,
member of the staff, another student, or about any aspect of college operations
(for example, admission, refunds, withdrawal, parking), the complaint shall be
handled according to the following procedure. (This procedure does not apply to
allegations of sexual harassment, for which a separate process
exists.)

When appropriate, express your concerns to
the person immediately responsible. Attempt to resolve the complaint
informally at this level.

If Step 1 does not resolve your concerns,
you may file a complaint in writing to the assistant dean of Code of Conduct and Student Life, using the Non-Academic Complaint Form available from the office of
Student Life (U115), from the office of the vice president of Student
Development (D201) or from the office of the dean of Student Services
(S221).

The written complaint must set forth:
A) the nature of the complaint,
B) the facts on which it is based,
C) the alleged violation, and
D) the relief requested

Remember that complaints must be initiated within 20 college days of the
occurrence of the action being grieved. The assistant dean of Code of Conduct and Student Life will refer your complaint to the administrator
responsible for the area of concern. A thorough investigation will be
conducted, and you will be provided with a written determination, normally
within 40 college days of the written appeal's initiation.

If resolution of your concerns does not
occur, you may ask the vice president of Student Development to continue the
appeal. You have 10 college days, after receiving the written determination,
to request further review.

The vice president of Student Development will either address the complaint
directly or refer it to the vice president responsible for the area of
concern. The appropriate vice president will conduct an investigation and
communicate a written decision to you, normally within 70 college days of
the written complaint's initiation.

The action of the vice president is final.

Note: A college day is defined as any day
excluding Saturdays, Sundays, breaks in the academic year or any holiday
recognized by the college.

Distance/Online Learning Complaint Process for Moraine Valley’s
Out-of-State Students—Moraine Valley students residing outside
the state of Illinois who desire to resolve a grievance are encouraged to follow
the college’s Student Complaint and Hearing Process, described above. If you are
unable to resolve your concern internally with Moraine Valley, you also may contact your
home state agency to file a complaint about the college by referring to this
list of contact information for
state agencies.

Student Right to Know:

This federal law requires colleges to disclose
graduation
rates for full-time degree-or certificate-seeking students. Information of this
nature is available from the Office of Institutional Research and Planning
Office in L144 or call (708) 974-5377.

Family
Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA)
This 1974 federal law defines the kinds of information Moraine Valley can
release about a student and spells out how the college can release educational
records to other schools and employers.

The act requires that students be advised of
their rights concerning education records and of certain categories of public
information which the college has designated "directory information."

Students have the right to inspect and review
all records that meet the act's definition of "education records." Education
records are all records maintained by the college about each student. The
following are exceptions:

employment records

medical, psychological and counseling
records used solely for treatment

confidential letters and statements of
recommendation for admission, employment or honorary recognition placed in
records after Jan. 1, 1975, for which students have waived the right to
inspect and review

In accordance with the act, the college has
designated the following categories of information as public "directory
information." This information will be released to any inquirer with the
approval of the dean of Enrollment Services unless students request that all or
part of this information be withheld. These categories are the following:

name

city/town of residence

major field of study

participation in officially recognized
activities and sports

weight and height of members of athletic
teams

dates of attendance (including current
classification and year, matriculation and withdrawal dates)

degrees and awards received (type of
degree and date granted)

If students wish to file a request withdrawing
some or all of the information in the directory classification, they should
report to the Registration Office and complete the necessary form. After
students file this form, the Registration Office will notify the appropriate
college offices and begin to comply as soon as possible.